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MT05 DYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,753 mi
Last recorded105,753 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,753 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 105,753 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,410 miles

Nearside Rear door slightly corroded

exhaust back box clamp slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,913 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,969 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box support hanging clap lower end corroded and perished

Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box support hanging clap lower end corroded and perished

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box support hanging bracket lower end corroded

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2019 86,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 May 2019 85,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2018 80,684 miles

Oil leak ()

front fuse box inscure

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 May 2018 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2017 75,101 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2016 67,524 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 67,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,675 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 61,669 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,356 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 22,957 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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MT05 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 DYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MT05 DYJ registered?

MT05 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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